Property Overview:
1751 Nelson Dr is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1960. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,167 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central AC, and forced air heating. The estimated home value is $1,240,000 (last sold for $394,500 in 2016).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 3.9% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Kathryn Hughes Elementary, Mission Early College High, and Juan Cabrillo Middle.- Average SAT score: 1155 (608 Math, 547 English) — higher than state average of 975.
- Part of the Santa Clara Unified School District.
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Job Market:
- 62.0% white-collar jobs, 38.0% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 11,521 (17% growth since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (26.49%); second largest: 35-44 years (19.57%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 47.1°F (January), 80.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 12.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $91,052.
- Average annual spending: $65,355.
Property Features:
- Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout (note: listing mentions 3 bedrooms, public record 4).
- Well-appointed kitchen: Granite countertops, stainless steel dishwasher, built-in microwave, gas oven range.
- Dining area with garden window for natural light, open to living room.
- Updated bathrooms and primary bedroom for easy accessibility.
- Central AC and forced air heating for year-round comfort.
- Newer luxury vinyl plank flooring with baseboards throughout.
- Fresh interior and exterior paint.
- Separate studio in backyard — ideal for office, exercise, or creative space.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly community with strong school options.
- Close to shopping, restaurants, Baylands Park, Levi’s Stadium.
- Easy access to freeways for commuters.
- Safe, growing neighborhood with a diverse age range and high percentage of families.